10 Ways to Use Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is probably the most versatile essential oil you can keep at home: it's useful in the bathroom, in the kitchen for cleaning, in a diffuser, in the wardrobe, and in DIY cosmetics. Here are ten practical ways to use it, with dosages. Three rules before starting, which always apply: for external use, always diluted, never ingested, and keep away from children.

1. In a diffuser

The most immediate use. 3 to 6 drops in the water of an ultrasonic diffuser are enough for an average room. The scent fills the air and creates that relaxing atmosphere which is why lavender is found in so many homes. It's best not to overdo the drops: more doesn't mean more fragrance, it just saturates.

2. On your pillow, in the evening

One drop on a tissue or cotton ball to place near your pillow, not directly on the fabric that will be in contact with your skin or face. This is a small evening ritual that many people know, linked to the scent and the moment of winding down. Simple and almost cost-free.

3. To scent wardrobes

A few drops on a cotton ball tucked between the folds of linen, or poured onto dried lavender flowers inside a sachet. Refresh occasionally, and your wardrobe will stay scented all year round, with the added bonus that moths don't like lavender.

4. In the washing machine and tumble dryer

3 to 5 drops on a wool dryer ball or a dryer sheet, along with your laundry. Clothes come out naturally scented, without fabric softeners. Alternatively, a few drops in the fabric softener dispenser instead of commercial products.

5. For household cleaning

A couple of drops in the water bucket for floors, or in a neutral cleaner for surfaces, give the whole house a clean scent. It pairs well with vinegar for cleaning windows, cutting down its acidic smell.

6. In DIY cosmetics

Diluted to 1-2% (about 3-6 drops per 10 ml) in a neutral cream or a vegetable oil like almond or jojoba, it can be used in skin preparations. Lavender is well-tolerated, making it a good starting point for those beginning to make their own cosmetics at home. Our essential oil is organic and suitable for this purpose.

7. For making soap at home

Those who make soap using the cold process method add lavender at the "trace" stage, just before pouring into the mold. A percentage of about 3% of the total oils is needed for a scent that remains after curing, as some of the aroma is lost in the process.

8. In a scented massage oil

Diluted to 2% in sweet almond oil, it becomes a body oil with a delicate fragrance (for external cosmetic use). A low dilution is the right choice: the lavender should accompany, not overpower.

9. As a DIY room spray

In a spray bottle: 15-20 drops in 100 ml of distilled water, plus a teaspoon of alcohol or solubilizer to help it blend. Shake well before each spray. If you don't feel like making it, lavender water is already available.

10. To scent candles and cards

One drop on the base of an extinguished candle, or on the back of a gift card, or inside an envelope: small details that are noticed. It's the extra touch that transforms a package into a thoughtful gesture.

Want to know more about the plant before buying it? Read about the benefits of lavender.

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